Creeping Primrose-willow

Ludwigia repens, Onagraceae

Zones

6–11

Layer

Ground Cover

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Ground CoverBeneficial Insect HabitatPollinator AttractorMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (fruiting)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

True WatercressRorippa nasturtium-aquaticum

Pest DeterrentNutrient Accumulation

Ovate False FiddleleafHydrolea ovata

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Mosaic PlantLudwigia sedoides

Congeneric Ludwigia species compete for aquatic habitats with potential allelopathic effects

Floating Joint-vetchAeschynomene fluitans

Floating and semi-aquatic plants compete for surface light and growing space

Alligator WeedAlternanthera philoxeroides

Aggressive Alligator Weed competes intensively with Creeping Primrose-willow for light and root space

Uses

Functions

Water FiltrationErosion ControlNutrient AbsorptionOxygen ProductionAlgae Control

Edible Parts

Young LeavesShoots

Medicinal Uses

Anti-InflammatoryWound Healing

Common Questions

What zones does Creeping Primrose-willow grow in?

Creeping Primrose-willow grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Creeping Primrose-willow?

Good companions for Creeping Primrose-willow include True Watercress, Ovate False Fiddleleaf.

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